Gemma Chan will star as Anna May Wong in a biopic about the film pionee by Working Title and Nina Yang Bongiovi. Anna May Wong is widely regarded as the first Asian-American movie star, yet she faced discrimination during her career in Hollywood. Born in Los Angeles in 1905, Wong appeared in 60 films between 1919 to 1960. However, she was often cast in sensual or subservient roles.
Fed up about being typecast and the number of roles available to her, Wong left Hollywood for Europe. Overseas, Wong starred in films in Berlin, Paris, and London. She passed away in 1961 at the age of 56.
Anna May Wong's niece, Anna Wong, serves as a consultant on her aunt's new biopic. In a statement, Anna Wong said, "I'm delighted that I'll get to build on my aunt's legacy with Gemma and Nina who are Asian leaders in the forefront of storytelling. Anna May Wong's presence in American and worldwide cinema was the first of its kind, and her representation continues to resonate today. She is the embodiment of inspirati.
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